Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Imam-ul-Haq Calf Tear Threatens Pakistan’s Lord’s Test Campaign
Imam-ul-Haq hurt his left calf while playing for Pakistan against England.
Scans showed that he had a small Grade 1 tear.
He left the field after tea on the first day.
He did not bat in Pakistan’s first innings.
Pakistan scored 110 after England made 290.
Salman Ali Agha fielded instead of Imam, but Pakistan cannot bring in a normal replacement for this type of injury.
England built a large lead as Day 3 ended.
Pakistan’s Mohammad Ali said the team still believed a cricket miracle was possible.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq suffered a Grade 1 tear in his left calf during the Lord’s Test.
Scans after Day 1 confirmed the injury, and he is unlikely to play again in the match.
Imam left the field after tea and did not bat when Pakistan were dismissed for 110.
Salman Ali Agha fielded as Imam’s substitute, but replacements are allowed only for concussion injuries.
England held a substantial lead after Day 3, while Pakistan’s Mohammad Ali said the team was hoping for a miracle.
- Who
- Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq was injured during the second Test against England.
- What
- He suffered a Grade 1 tear in his left calf and is unlikely to take further part in the match.
- When
- The injury occurred during Day 1; scans afterward confirmed the tear, with his status still being discussed by the end of Day 3.
- Where
- Lord’s in London.
- Why
- The injury occurred while Imam was playing, after he had also experienced left-calf trouble during the first Test at Headingley.
Imam Unlikely To Return
Availability Still Dependent On Treatment
Injury status
Imam Unlikely To Return
Scans reportedly confirmed a Grade 1 calf tear, and Imam was advised to rest for 10 days, making further participation unlikely.
Availability Still Dependent On Treatment
Pakistan initially said his participation depended on treatment, and Mohammad Ali said the medical panel was best placed to provide an update.
Pakistan’s chances
Imam Unlikely To Return
Imam’s absence leaves Pakistan without one of its specialist opening batters while facing a large deficit.
Availability Still Dependent On Treatment
Mohammad Ali said a difficult chase was not impossible, noting that large totals have been chased before and that the team could still hope for a miracle.
- Injury
- Grade 1 tear in Imam-ul-Haq’s left calf
- Recommended rest
- He was reportedly advised to rest for 10 days
- England first innings
- 290 runs
- Pakistan first innings
- 110 runs
- Day 3 position
- England were 177/7 and had a reported 357-run lead
- Fielding substitute
- Salman Ali Agha replaced Imam while Pakistan fielded
- Replacement rule
- Regular replacements are not permitted for this injury; replacements are allowed only for concussion cases
- Reported target discrepancy
- One report described Pakistan’s target as 389, while another reported England’s Day 3 lead as 357 runs
